Blaze is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. based on His previous owner notes Blaze does resource guard with food, this causes us to feel that Blaze will be most comfortable and most likely to thrive in an adult-only home.

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

A volunteer writes: It was love at first site with Blaze…what a face!! He is a little out of his element at the shelter (I can just picture that Talking Heads song playing on repeat in his head as he’s stoically curled up on his bed. You know, the one with “This is not my beautiful house” and “How did I get here?” in the lyrics.) He is very observant of his surroundings, but I suspect that if he saw a ghost, he’s the kind of guy that would have my back, too. Despite his size, he’s been a pleasure to walk on leash and easy to handle in general. He seems housebroken, and his former owner tells us he is wiggly when meeting strangers, loves to play with squeaky balls, and enjoys following his people around the house. I think they were probably his rock, and he’s lost without them, but he still seems so sweet! He’s warmed up to softly wag his tail when I talk to him, gently prop his paws up for attention, and even play with a toy for all of 2 seconds. He could be your muse and your very best friend…please come check him out at Brooklyn ACC and help him get back into a home!

Details on my behavior are…

Upon intake Blaze approached the counselor sniffed and began to wag his tail and allowed them to pet him, and collar him with no issues.

Date of Intake: 12/6/2017

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Blaze is a 7 year old unaltered male medium dog. He came to his home when he was 2 months from a friend and was surrednered due to the owner moving into an apartment that does not allow pets.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Blaze approaches with a soft wiggly body and sniffs the person and allow them to pet him onhis head and body.

How is this dog around children?: Blaze has been around Children of ages 1 and 5 years old, he is aloof most of the time with the children but due to his size and the children being young the owner does not let him interact.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Blaze gets excited when he sees another dog and seeks their attention.

How is this dog around cats?: Blaze has never been around cats.

Resource guarding:: Blaze will growl if someone comes near his food while he eats , or tries to take his toys away.

Bite history:: Blaze has no bite history.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: high activity level

Other Notes:: During a bath Blaze isn’t bothered with the handling. When unfamiliar people come into the home the home he barks.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: none

For a New Family to Know: Blaze is described as playful,excitable, and aloof. Blaze likes to follow the family around the home and loves to play with balls, and squeaky. Blaze is fed dry food and rice 2 times a day. He is house-trained and uses grass and cement. When left alone in the home he will go through the garbage. Blaze has no known crate- trained. He goes on brisk walks on leash and pulls very hard.

Date of intake:: 12/6/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender

Previously lived with:: (2) Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Blaze is friendly and tolerant of handling.

Behavior toward children:: Blaze is aloof most of the time with the children

Behavior toward dogs:: Balze gets excited and seeks attention.

Resource guarding:: Blaze will growl if someone approaches his food bowl, or attempts to take it away.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Blaze is described as playful,excitable, with a high activity level.

Date of assessment:: 12/8/2017

Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.

Paw squeeze 1:: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff.

Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Toy:: 1. No interest.

Summary:: Blaze came into the room nervous and tense, he was a bit social but still wary about his surroundings.

Summary (1):: Blaze is tense when greeting female dogs, and displays raised hackles. He explores the pens, occasionally checking in with the group. According to Blaze’s previous owner, Blaze gets excited when he sees another dog and seeks their attention. The Behavior Department believes Blaze would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home. Any other resident dog must be respectful and match his calm demeanor. 12/7: When off leash at the Care Center, Blaze greets the novel female dogs with a tense body and a high vibrating tail. Once he is allowed into the pen, his body remains tense, hackles raised and displays slow movements. His body stiffens when the female greeter sniffs his rear but he does not react when she solicits play. Blaze eventually shakes off (a stress reliever) and continues his session exploring the pens. 12/8-9: Blaze continues to display a slightly tense posture when greeting a soft calm female dog. He explores his surrounding, occasionally checking in with the other dog.

Recommendations comments:: Although Blaze has shown no issues with the children in the home; His previous owner notes Blaze does resource guard with food, this causes us to feel that Blaze will be most comfortable and most likely to thrive in an adult-only home.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding

Potential challenges comments:: Due to potential food guarding behavior in the home, Blaze gave an appropriate warning of his discomfort (growl) but we feel that young children may not know to respect this warning. Older, dog savvy children can be considered as long as the adults feel confident that Blaze can be left alone while eating so he does not need to escalate from a growl. Behavior modification for food guarding behavior can be found at aspcapro.org.

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